Malnutrition is known to affect their prognosis in hemodialysis patients. Furthermore, recent studies indicate that malnutrition is associated with inflammation and atherosclerosis in these patients. In this study we examine the effect of malnutrition and/or inflammation on atherosclerosis and 5-year survival rate in 600 hemodialysis patients.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

up to 70 Years

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

hemodialysis for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

disabled patients

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00307983